Month: June 2015

Public Warned to Comply With New KSG Signage Law or Face Fines

Signs displayed in foreign languages have increased significantly in the past few months particularly in Koror State, Palau’s commercial center. Beginning in July, the new Koror State law on signage will require individuals, businesses and corporations to translate signs written in foreign languages to Palau or English. “It is important to retain the cultural heritage …

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New ISP Case Filed: Former Palau VP Facing Criminal Charges

Former Vice President and Minister of Finance of the Republic of Palau, who served under the Johnson Toribiong administration is facing serious criminal charges according to the Supreme Court Docket. Interim Special Prosecutor Robert Charles Lee filed three criminal charges against former VP Kerai Mariur on June 17, 2015, including one count of violation of …

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Ngeremlengui Murder Case Scheduled for Jury Trial in September

A jury trial for three men accused of brutally killing Teruko Franz Kingya, a beloved and well-known citizen of Ngeremlengui, has been scheduled to begin in September. Serio Mengeolt, Kenneth Roman and Swayner Ngirangeang Johnny who were jailed late last year are facing multiple criminal charges including murder in the first degree, rape, and accessory …

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Simer Gets 10 years for SSA Anniversary Boating Tragedy

The Supreme Court of Palau has sentenced Brien Simer to 10-years imprisonment nearly one- year after the Social Security Administration anniversary celebration turned into a tragic event. Simer, husband of SSA Adminstrator Ulai Teltull was sentenced to 10-years imprisonment after entering into a plea agreement with the Government of Palau for one count of involuntary …

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Interim SP Files Criminal Charges Against Palau Police Officer

American attorney and Palau’s first Interim Special Prosecutor has filed criminal charges against a former member of Palau’s police force over missing monies from a prostitution case. Former Police Officer Norman Bintorio has been charged with one count of theft of government property in the second degree and one count of misconduct in public office …

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